getting elected. the lawmakers open to breaking the pledge say they will do so by closing loophole, not raising taxes, putting them at odds with president obama, who was re-elected by pledging to let tax cuts expire for the wealthiest americans. >> the president has made clear that he will not sign a bill that extends the bush-era tax cuts or those making more than $250,000. >> reporter: the republicans open to breaking the pledge say entitlement reform must be part of the discussions. both sides, working behind the scenes to find common ground. rob and paula? >> whiffs of a compromise. tahman bradley in washington. thanks, tahman. >>> and the next secretary of state choice faces critics on capitol hill. susan rice meets behind closed doors with top republican lawmakers. they have been critical of her comments on the september 11th attack on the u.s. consulate in libya. senator john mccain is chief among her critics. but he backed off his threat to block her nomination. those two are set to meet tuesday. >>> there's rising tension in egypt this morning, among opponents of that coun

to his re-election, the president joked that life is all about second chances. >>> time, now, for a look at weather from across the country this turkey day. most of the country will enjoy some very nice weather. that's certainly good news. the rain has finally stopped in the pacific northwest. so, seattle and portland can dry out after a few rough days in that corner of the country. also, a cold front brings a few inches of snow to south dakota. and could be rainy in dallas after dinnertime. >> it is going to be the warmest thanksgiving in chicago in 50 years. but there's going to be a few showers, too. minneapolis will start off much warmer than usual. and then, plunge into the 20s. denver and los angeles, are also warmer than usual. bit of a flip-flop. >> most of the country, in good shape. that's good. yeah. >>> coming up next, expert advice on that big question for shoppers. are those door-buster deals actually good bargains? >> and is it worth the bruising, right? >>> also, new details from the neighborhood devastated by that mystery blast. dozens of those homes now ready to meet th

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